Provencal Authenticity and Hospitality
Alpilles - Saint Rémy de Provence - Baux de Provence - Aix en Provence - Arles - Tarascon - Camargue - Saintes Maries de la Mer - Marseille - Cassis - Calanques - Sainte Baume - Sainte Victoire - Côte Bleue
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, a charming Provençal town, is located at the foot of the Alpilles, where history and Provençal traditions merge with the luminous beauty of this part of Provence. It is about twenty kilometers south of Avignon, in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône.
The remains of the ancient Roman city of Glanum are just a few steps away from the modern town. "The Antiques", consisting of a majestic mausoleum and a triumphal arch, stand by the road leading to the Alpilles and Les Baux-de-Provence. They are silent witnesses to a glorious and prosperous past that lay buried until its discovery in the late 19th century.
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence boasts a rich heritage imbued with the spirit and tradition of Provence. The Alpilles Museum, housed in a Renaissance mansion in the old town center, hosts an ethnological collection showcasing the ancestral relationship between man and the Alpilles territory.
Walk in the footsteps of the famous painter Vincent Van Gogh, who spent nearly a year at the monastery of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, a psychiatric hospital. The surrounding landscapes inspired many of his masterpieces.
The iconic bullfighting festivities take place throughout the summer, with Camargue races, bull pools, and the abrivado of August 15th as the highlight. Passion takes over Saint-Rémy, where bullfighting traditions are deeply rooted.
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence charms visitors with its lively and welcoming atmosphere. It is an essential stop to immerse yourself in the culture and history of this part of Provence.